The Benefits of Using an AI-Powered College Advisor: What Are They & How to Use Them

As a student in my 4th year of college, I know the struggles of academic advising. Last semester I tried to set up a meeting online with an advisor and there were no available times for THREE WEEKS… so I went in person to drop-in advising and waited in line for TWO HOURS…only to be told they wouldn’t be able to see me that day. Once you finally get to the front of the line you only get a meager 15 minutes to talk with the advisor which isn’t enough time for them to be able to give you tailored advice. The good news is, AI advisors now exist, and I will be explaining what they are and how you can use them so you never have to deal with waiting for academic advising again.

What is an AI-Powered College Advisor?

It turns out that all the information your advisor gives you is typically all online at your fingertips. The problem is, it can be hard to go out and find all of the information on your own and sift through pages and pages of information on your school’s website. Thankfully, AI can now be trained on this information so we don’t have to.

What AI advisors do:

1. Information in One Click:
   Pulls information from multiple places to answer your questions about what classes to take, requirements, or even financial aid

2. Personalized Advising:
   You can talk to the AI advisor for as long as you need, allowing for more personalized responses and understanding
   Infinite amount of questions and time

3. Available 24/7:
   Real advisors are only open during specific hours of the week, while AI advisors can be accessed at any hour from anywhere

How to Use an AI Advisor?

Although it is rather straightforward, there are a few tips that can allow you to maximize the benefits of using an AI Advisor. It is very similar to having a real life conversation, but you have to be able to add context and prompt the AI to give you the best responses possible.

How to Make the Most of AI-Powered College Advisors

1. Add Context about Yourself:
   Make sure to clearly explain your situation and questions, so the AI can best answer your

2. Take Advantage of Platforms Like CollegeBot.AI:
   CollegeBot.AI allows users to get academic advising 24/7 with personalized responses and unlimited time

Conclusion

To sum things up, AI Advisors are getting more and more advanced. As students we have to learn to utilize these tools to our advantage. Gone are the days of waiting for weeks or hours for academic advising, as the new era of AI advising is here. Getting instant answers and personalized support at any hour has proven to be extremely useful and I hope you find the same usefulness I have.

Best of luck with your academic journey,

Nicolaus Hilleary